Oyster stew is a creamy soup made with milk, butter, seasonings and oysters, a shellfish collected along the shallow waters of the United States. High in fat, protein and carbohydrates, oyster stew is a significant source of calories per serving.
Calories
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a 1-cup serving of oyster stew contains 161 calories. Approximately 117 calories are fat, 22 calories are protein and 22 more calories are carbohydrates.
Daily Intake
A 1-cup portion of oyster stew can serve as 10 percent of the daily caloric intake recommended for the average person. This percentage is determined using a typical diet of 2,000 calories per day.
Components
The USDA also indicates that a 1-cup serving of oyster stew weighs around 245 g. Approximately 13 g are fats, 11 g are proteins and another 11 g are carbohydrates. The remainder consists of water, indigestible matter and other nutrients.
Nutrients
Several dietary minerals are available from the serving of oyster stew including calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper and manganese. Vitamins are also present in the serving and include vitamin A, C, B6, B12, thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
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